MBCx Energy Engineer II

Bernhard LLC$95K — $115K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 7+ years in a related field
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems
  • Experience with energy savings projects
  • Experience in analyzing utility data
  • At least one of several energy-related certifications (CEM, CMVP, etc.)
  • Registered Professional Engineer
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

  • Interact frequently with clients, contractors, and engineers.
  • Analyze, develop, and evaluate building systems.
  • Manage projects and conduct field visits.
  • Collect and analyze utility data for energy procurement.
  • Conduct energy audits to identify cost reductions.
  • Develop and implement measurement and verification plans.
  • Evaluate energy data remotely to identify operational issues.
  • Develop engineering-based energy models for buildings.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Flexible work environment with minimal supervision.
  • Team collaboration in a problem-solving environment.
  • Potential for supervisory responsibilities.
Full Job Description
Overview

The MBCx Energy Analyst is responsible for monitoring based commissioning of building systems using fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) software. This role identifies operational faults in HVAC and building automation systems, diagnoses root causes using trend and historian data, and serves as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, communicating findings and corrective actions on an ongoing basis. The Analyst builds and maintains strong working relationships with facility and engineering staff at healthcare and education clients, ensuring issues are understood, prioritized, and resolved through continuous monitoring and data driven diagnostics.

Responsibilities
  • Frequently interact with clients, contractors, and engineers to fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. This position may also include supervisory responsibilities.
  • Analyzes, develops and evaluates systems.
  • Improves and maintains current systems or creates brand new projects.
  • Designs and drafts blueprints, visits systems in the field and manages projects.
  • Applies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment.
  • Energy Procurement and Analytic
    • Collect, compile, organize, and analyze utility consumption data and rates.
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of utility supply-side opportunities.
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of utility procurement logistics.
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of possible utility energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs.
    • Research utility rate changes and deregulated energy cost trends.
    • Conduct energy benchmarks using internal and external tools such as EPA Energy Star.
    • Review utility invoices for errors and work to resolve the errors with the utility.
    • Create utility budgets.
  • Energy Auditing
    • Collect, review, and analyze data from field surveys and utility data.
    • Develop a thorough understanding of existing building and its MEP systems.
    • Identify and evaluate improvements for energy or cost reductions.
    • Develop associated technical reports.
  • Measurement and Verification
    • Develop and Implement IPVMP - Adherent Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plans.
    • Develop energy consumption baselines and adjustments through regression analysis and other appropriate methods.
    • Coordinate with clients, utility representatives, energy analysts, engineers, construction managers, and commission agents during all appropriate project stages to assist in the design and implementation of M&V plans for continuous monitoring of energy and water performance.
    • Review design documents, M&E specifications, and shop drawings of applicable metering systems to confirm all M&V requirements are met.
    • Verify utility performance of facilities and validate savings.
    • Review and analyze energy performance including data collection, utility bill accounting, sub-metering data analysis, and utility cost analysis.
    • Create, maintain, and distribute M&V dashboards and reports through multiple software platforms.
  • Remote Monitoring
    • Collect and evaluate energy, weather, and building automation data on some periodic basis.
    • Review data and identify facility operational issues affecting energy consumption, comfort, and/or code compliance.
    • Develop recommendations to address any identified operational issues.
    • Prepare reports for project stakeholders summarizing all discoveries.
  • Energy Modeling
    • Develop engineering-based energy models to simulate existing and proposed operations of buildings or systems.
    • Work collaboratively with team members to identify and evaluate scope of potential improvements.
    • Develop life cycle cost analyses and other engineering economic analyses.
    • Develop supporting documentation on engineering calculations, methodologies, etc. as required.
  • Other
    • Uphold the Company owner advocacy philosophy, mission, and core values.
    • Perform the assigned duties with minimal supervision, while working in a team problem-solving environment.
    • Develop technical reports or related documents.
    • Mentor and train Energy Analysts, Senior Energy Analysts, and Energy Engineers as required.
    • Manage the day-to-day activities of Energy Analysts, Senior Energy Analysts, or Energy Engineers that may be under your direct supervision.
Qualifications Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • 7+ Years of Experience in a related field.
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems.
  • Experience with energy savings projects.
  • Experience with life cycle cost analyses.
  • Experience in analyzing utility data.
  • At least 1 of the following: CEM, CMVP, CEP, CEA, EEP, or BEP certifications through the Association of Energy Engineers or equivalent.
  • Registered Professional Engineer.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft applications.
  • Performs work under minimal supervision.
  • Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
  • Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
  • May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Mathematic skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Technical expertise.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
  • Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
  • Experience with energy modeling software.
  • Experience with building automation systems.
  • Experience with energy efficiency programs.
  • Experience in managing teams and people.
  • Experience with data analytics tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Python, Tableau, Jupyter Notebook, or R.
  • Strong organizational skills.
Travel Requirements
  • 10% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.
Physical/Work Environment Requirements
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Climbing stairs.
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
  • Quiet environment.
  • Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
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